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07/19/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Science CONFIRMS the link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular health — keep your mouth clean to protect your heart

Having a sparkling smile can make you feel great; it’s a major confidence boost when you know your pearly whites are looking their best. But you might not know that dental health isn’t just about shiny teeth and fresh breath. Those things are nice too, but the health of your gums and teeth can play […]

07/12/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Those metal fillings in your mouth could be putting you at risk of an autoimmune disease

Are your dental fillings wreaking havoc on your immune system and setting the stage for disease to set in? New research shows that might just be the case. The metals used to make dental amalgams can come with a host of ill effects on health and research has shown that these metals can, and do, […]

01/03/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Mother’s dental amalgams increase child’s exposure to mercury – before and after birth

A team of nine scientists has recently uncovered a link between mercury-laden dental amalgams and autism. The researchers, from leading universities and medical schools, have confirmed a casual role in mercury exposure and the onset of autism. The study analyzed the level of urinary porphyrins — as biomarkers for mercury poisoning– in children with autism […]

12/20/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Mass poisoning: British town decides to add fluoride to milk, offers it to children

Schools in Blackpool, England, will now be offering fluoride-infused milk at school, but there are many questions about such a practice. After approving the program early in 2016, the northwestern coastal town announced that they would be distributing the fluoridated milk to the town’s some 8,000 school-aged children. The milk will be doled out via […]

09/12/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Want to minimize your trips to the dentist? Here are some tips and tricks!

If you’re like most people, you probably hate going to the dentist. Even if you have found yourself a great holistic dentist, you still probably want to ward off cavities permanently and keep your visits to a minimum. So, what can you do? Well, first, make sure you aren’t making any of the ever-common brushing […]

09/12/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Want to minimize your trips to the dentist? Here are some tips and tricks!

If you’re like most people, you probably hate going to the dentist. Even if you have found yourself a great holistic dentist, you still probably want to ward off cavities permanently and keep your visits to a minimum. So, what can you do? Well, first, make sure you aren’t making any of the ever-common brushing […]

08/26/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Dental technique repairs damaged teeth naturally

Teeth are a very important part of the body; they allow us to eat, after all. Having a clean, bright smile is also considered to be an indicator of health and cleanliness, especially in modern society. However, many modern methods of maintaining healthy, perfect-looking teeth come with their own set of drawbacks. Fortunately, researchers from […]

07/26/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Never use these toxic supermarket toothpastes

When you think about buying toothpaste from your grocery store, you probably aren’t thinking about all the toxic chemicals that could be lurking inside. And that doesn’t just mean store brands. Even the name brand toothpastes, like Crest and Colgate, are not nearly as good for you as your dentist may be leading you to […]

05/02/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Sugar and sugar substitutes are equally damaging to teeth

Despite the popular belief that sugar-free beverages are less damaging to your teeth, a new study confirms that they can be, in fact, just as bad as sugar. Reducing one’s sugar intake is associated with healthier teeth for certain, but what is often forgotten is that sugar-free beverages tend to include other chemicals. These chemicals […]

01/13/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Is your dentist mercury-safe, or just mercury-free?

Inquiring minds in the holistic dentistry community have a burning question: What’s the difference between mercury-free and mercury-safe dentistry? And it’s a great question, as they are two very different things. Dr. Tom McGuire explains that “mercury-free” simply means that a given dentist doesn’t use mercury amalgam or “silver” fillings in their patients’ teeth. The […]

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